Newsmakers
The Economy’s OK Without More Federal Aid, Says Fed’s James Bullard
His stance clashes with that of Chair Jerome Powell, a sometime adversary.
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Higher Federal Spending: Boon or Bane?
What it means when the Democrats’ left wing calls for higher deficits, and Republicans aren’t the fiscal hawks they used to be.
State Reserve Funds Plundered by Cash-Strapped Governments
State reserves are coming in handy for cash-strapped governments.
CalPERS Joins Big US Pensions in Urging Obama, Congress to Act Swiftly on Federal Deficit
Public pension funds have called on the President and Congress to act immediately on the US deficit to avoid a downgrade.
Newsmakers
Investors React to Nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair
A former Federal Reserve governor, Warsh is expected to set a more hawkish tone.
Asset Allocation
Volatility, ‘Sell-America’ Movement Will Complicate Bond Investing in 2026
Tariffs, uncertainty about the future of Federal Reserve independence, and rising U.S. deficits could drive yields higher.
Market Moves
Markets Battle Data Blackout, Cloudy Fed Outlook
With key inflation and jobs reports delayed, allocators brace for a foggy December—balancing risk, volatility and uncertainty about the Federal Reserve’s next move.
Opinion
Labor Picture Less Worrisome Than It Appears
As the creator of a key Federal Reserve metric has noted, its use as a recession predictor may not be appropriate.
Pensions
Rate Cuts Unlikely to Affect PRT Market in Short Term
Funds are more sensitive to long-term rates, upon which the Federal Reserve’s action will have little impact.
Risk
If a Hesitant Fed Won’t Cut, Other Central Banks Will, Says Ned Davis
Chair Jerome Powell declares that the Federal Reserve is in no hurry to reduce rates due to sticky inflation.